Senior-Friendly Healthcare Packaging, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines senior-focused design and market readiness using 2019 interviews with manufacturers, technology suppliers and retailers alongside public market and regulatory sources. The analysis indicates three strategic focus areas—labeling and closures, including sharper text, contrasting graphics and easier-open tabs; smart technologies and digital verification, such as dosage-tracking caps, QR-enabled instructions and authentication tools; and supply-chain traceability and e-commerce readiness, encompassing serialization and fulfillment adaptation. Emerging patterns show implementation tends to be cautious due to cost and regulatory trade-offs, and charts highlight adoption barriers and potential ROI. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in July 2019. Based on in-depth interviews with pharmaceutical manufacturers, CPO/CMOs, biotechnology firms, technology developers, retail supply-chain partners, and industry consultants and secondary analysis of industry reports and web sources collected through July 2019.
